Periop Environment
where operating are located, head cover is required, mask is worn when open sterile supplies are present
What is the Restricted zone?
Inguinal Hernia
What is class 1?
The first step in the sterilization process.
What is Cleaning?
Positioning the arms with less than 90 degrees extension will avoid this type of injury.
What is compression of brachial plexus?
Single most important factor in minimizing microorganism transfer.
What is Hand hygiene?
provides emotional support, assessment, safe environment for the patient
What is the RN circulator?
Compound Fracture
What is Class 3?
it indicates that the intended physical conditions in the sterilizer were met
What is Biological monitoring?
Dislocation of hips, significant drop in BP if legs lowered too quickly, nerve damage to femoral, obturator, and perineal nerves can occur from this position
What is Lithotomy position?
The next step when a bioburden is discovered during set-up before patient is brought in the room
What is break down back table and re-establish the sterile field?
It includes pre-op holding room, waiting room, locker rooms
What is the Unrestricted Zone?
Lap Cholecystectomy with bile spillage
What is class 3?
It is used only when there is insufficient time to process instruments by wrapped or container method
What is Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization?
Respiratory problems due to compression of the diaphragm is caused by this position
What is prone position?
Endorsed Universal Protocol
What is the Joint Commission?
Thorough cleaning of items that takes place weekly
What is Terminal cleaning?
Irrigation & Debridement with non-purulent wound
What is Class 3?
It is the process of removing gross soil at the point of use with the use of enzymatic detergent
What is Decontamination?
It is a positioning aid placed at the level of 7th-9th rib.
What is axillary support/roll?
Agency that is focused on reimbursement, HIPPA
What is CMS? Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
the temperature and humidity a restricted zone is generally maintained at
What is 68-75 *F? What is 20-60%?
Right leg amputation with necrosis/gangrene
What is class 4?
the use of specific actions to prevent contamination and maintain sterility in the operative environment
What is Sterile technique?
It is recommended to position 2 inches above the knees with a blanket/sheet in between
What is safety strap?
This agency is focused on safe surgery-saves lives, hand hygiene
What is WHO?